Futuremark updates PC Mark 8

Futuremark has released a new version of PCMark 8 that brings support for Windows 8.1 as well as fixes some issues noticed and reported with the previous version.

The biggest update for the 1.1.1111 version of the PCMark 8 is the support for Windows 8.1 and Internet Explorer 11. In addition to the new support, the new version of the PCMark 8 also brings updated SystemInfo v4.21, more detailed hardware monitoring graphics, faster SystemInfo scanning as well as a couple of new options in the OpenCL testing tab.

Unfortunately, the PCMark 8 is still only available as the Professional Edition with a US $1,495 price tag and there is still no word on the Advanced Edition that should cost US $49.95 or the Basic one that should be free.